Monthly Archives: November 2021

“The island where I live is peopled with cranks like myself.”

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Kate Stover

The essay “Teaching a Stone to Talk” opens with a description of cranky man named Larry who does, in fact, try to teach a stone to talk. Several times a day, he takes a certain stone off his shelf, removes … Continue reading →

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“To cause paralyzing anxiety, is the dream of power. . .”

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Kate Stover

Is this true?  To have power, do you need to make everyone feel anxious?  According to the author of this essay about Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the answer is “Absolutely.”  The play is about an exiled Duke who wants to return … Continue reading →

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